Ilex × 'Nellie R. Stevens' – Formal Evergreen Screening with Seasonal Interest
(Full Standard Pleached, 180cm Stem, 120 x 120cm Frame)
Ilex × ‘Nellie R. Stevens’ is a handsome evergreen holly offering year-round structure, dense glossy foliage, and seasonal colour. Supplied here as a full standard pleached tree on a tall 180cm clear stem with a 120 x 120cm trained frame, it’s an ideal solution for elegant screening above walls or fencing, creating privacy without sacrificing ground-level space.
This self-fertile hybrid reliably produces bright red berries in autumn and winter, bringing wildlife value and winter cheer. Its rich green leaves are subtly spined and highly ornamental, making it a smart and stylish choice for formal gardens, courtyards, or urban landscapes.
Key Features
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Foliage: Glossy, deep green evergreen leaves
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Stem: 180cm
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Girth: 10/12cm
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Frame Above: 120 x 120cm
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Fruit: Abundant red berries in autumn–winter (self-fertile)
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Form: Pleached canopy on a tall, straight 180cm stem – ideal for screening
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Evergreen: Provides all-season privacy and structure
Perfect Plant Combinations
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Sarcococca confusa – fragrant winter underplanting for shaded spots
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Pittosporum ‘Tom Thumb’ – rich purple foliage contrast
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Helleborus orientalis – adds subtle seasonal flowers beneath
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Ferns and ornamental grasses – soften the base with texture
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Box or yew topiary – repeat evergreen structure below the pleached frame
Ideal For
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Privacy screening above walls or fences
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Formal and contemporary garden designs
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Creating green ‘walls’ between spaces
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Urban courtyards and narrow borders
Growing Conditions
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Position: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil – tolerant of a range of conditions
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Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK
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Maintenance: Prune in late spring/summer to maintain the frame shape
Why Choose Ilex ‘Nellie R. Stevens’ (Full Std Pleached, 180cm Stem)?
- Tall, architectural evergreen screening
- Seasonal interest with bright red berries
- Low-maintenance and highly adaptable
- Provides instant impact and long-term structure
This pleached Ilex ‘Nellie R. Stevens’ is a refined and practical solution for modern garden privacy, blending classic structure with evergreen reliability and decorative appeal. Perfect for stylish boundaries, living fences, or green architecture.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
